In the time since the Atlanta Dream’s last WNBA playoff appearance in 2018, the franchise has gotten a new ownership and front office, moved to a different home arena and had four head coaches and three draft lottery picks. That includes 2022’s No. 1 selection, Rhyne Howard, who was last season’s Rookie of the Year.
The wait for a return to the postseason ended Wednesday, when the Dream clinched their berth with a 79-68 victory over the Seattle Storm.
One player remains from the 2018 Atlanta team that advanced to the WNBA semifinals: forward Monique Billings, who was a rookie that year. Renee Montgomery, a guard for the Dream in 2018, is retired and part of Atlanta’s ownership group.
Wednesday, Billings had her best game of the season at the perfect time for the Dream (18-20), with 14 points, 15 rebounds and 4 assists.
“Basketball is a sport we play, but there’s so much more to life,” said Billings, a second-round pick (No. 15) out of UCLA. “Everything I’ve gone through the last few years is just life experiences. I just want to continue to…
